Flight Deal: 2-for-1 Tickets on Emirates to Athens, Milan, and More

This year, airlines are really pulling out all the stops when it comes to Valentine's Day sales. All-business class airline La Compagnie is offering a $2,500 round-trip deal for two to Paris or Nice. And Norwegian has flights from $129 one-way to tons of its European destinations. Now, Emirates is throwing its hat into the ring: the second-best airline in the world, according to our readers, is offering economy companion flights as low as $799 round-trip to Milan, $999 to Athens, $1,999 to Dubai, and $2,399 to Seychelles from its 12 U.S. hubs. (Business class flights start at $6,599 to Milan, and are included, too. )And while you probably aren't used to us saying $799 is a good deal to Europe, that's the price for two. Yep, you and your travel partner would be paying less that $400 each in some cases for an economy seat that we'd actually refuse an upgrade for. It's that good. The sale, which starts today and requires that you book two tickets, is offering flights on super-sale until 11:59 p.m. EST on February 17, on flights between February 21 and April 14.

Athens, Milan, Dubai, and the Seychelles are very different choices. But if we had to choose, we'd say go to Milan or the Seychelles—for different reasons. Let's start with Milan, an excellent jumping off point for an Italian adventure. March and April make up Italy's shoulder season, so you'll have good weather, discounted hotels, and fewer crowds. Spend a day or two in Milan, sipping coffee in the Wes Anderson-designedFondazione Prada café and shopping for vintage at Il Valore Aggiunto and Raw. Then, take advantage of Italy's well-connected trains to make your way south to Emilio-Romagna, Bologna, and Florence.

The Seychelles, a honeymoon hotspot north of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean, won't be nearly as active of a trip. With the more than $800 you're saving on flights (at around $1,200 per person in the sale, compared to the usual $1,600 each), you can upgrade your resort choices on one of the best islands in the world, according to our readers. We'd suggest making your home base at the

Four Seasons Resort Seychelles, where you can enjoy the sun, azure waters, and absolute calm from one of the 67 villas, all of which have their own infinity pool and outdoor rain shower. Plus, like Milan, the spring (i.e. March and April) are the island nation's shoulder season, with 80-degree weather and fewer visitors.

How to book: You don't need any special codes to get in on the sale, though you will have to have a travel partner, as these deals are all companion fares. One person will have to book for both, so have your Venmo at the ready. Find all of the deals—from cities like Seattle, Dallas, Fort Lauderdale/Miami, Boston, and Chicago—on Emirates's dedicated sale site.